The Role
Perform deck operations including knotting and splicing, hydraulic winch and knuckle-boom crane operation, anchor handling, towing, mooring, and dredge support. Maintain mooring and towing equipment, assist with watchkeeping, emergency drills, and vessel domestic chores. Follow safety practices and use lifting gear/shackles properly.
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Key Responsibilities
RequirementsMinimum Requirements
- Good knowledge of knots and splicing rope/wire
- Good safety practices and ability to identify hazards
- Ability to identify and safely use lifting gear/shackles
- Experienced in operating hydraulic winches
- Ability to operate the vessels knuckle boom crane with a remote control or manually
- Knowledge of dredge support and the supporting dredgers with the connection and disconnection of floating pipelines
- Anchor handling skills in both shallow and deep water, working with pipe/cable laying vessels
- Assist with all towing, mooring and deck operations.
- Towing and barge handling operations
- Assist with domestic chores, cooking and cleaning
- Maintain mooring equipment and towing gear.
- Carry out watch keeping duties as assigned.
- Assist with domestic chores, cooking and cleaning
- Assist during emergency drills and operations.
RequirementsMinimum Requirements
- Able Seafarer Deck certificate - STCW Reg. II/5
- Valid STCW certification.
- Valid medical certificate and seafarer's book.
- Good English communication skills.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as AB on tug vessels, harbour craft or offshore support vessels.
- Previous towage experience preferred.
Skills Required
- Able Seafarer Deck certificate - STCW Reg. II/5
- Valid STCW certification
- Valid medical certificate and seafarer's book
- Good English communication skills
- Minimum 2 years' experience as AB on tug vessels, harbour craft or offshore support vessels
- Previous towage experience
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The Company
What We Do
Established in 1980, Seaforth Shipping (K) Ltd is a leading independent shipping agency in East Africa. The company specializes in providing comprehensive port agency and logistics services, focusing on keeping ships and cargo moving efficiently through ports in the region.
